The Science of Attention, Willpower, and Decision-making

Conference Archive

DevLearn 2015 Conference & Expo - October 1, 2015

Julie Dirksen

Learning Strategist Usable Learning

A number of myths persist about people’s allegedly ever-shortening
attention spans—but what does the science say? Neuroscience, behavioral
economics, and consumer psychology all offer insights into how we manage and
allocate attention. Additionally, our ability to manage attention and focus
seems to be related to our abilities to allocate willpower and influence how we
make decisions.

In this session you will learn what the current science says about
how attention, willpower, and decision-making interact, and how that influences
the design of eLearning environments. Having a deeper understanding of this
topic will help you create more engaging and effective learning solutions.

In this session,
you will learn:

How cognitive load and glucose usage
influence willpower

How we allocate and manage attention

How to engage learners’ attention and
manage distraction

How to use the principles of
willpower, attention, and decision-making to create better eLearning

Audience:Intermediate and advanced designers and managers.

Technology
discussed in this session:N/A

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